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141) Running With Dogs
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If You Enjoy Running with Your Dog, Here Are Several Ways in the USA to Have Your Dog Running with You in a 5K or Other Race
Running with a Dog
Running with a dog can be very rewarding. You get exercise. Your dog gets exercise. You bond with and learn more about one another. You become a happier runner. Plus, a running dog is usually healthier than a sedentary dog.
So, have you ever wanted to have your dog run with you in a 5K or other race?
What?...
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For a decade after the Second World War, Emil Za¡pek, "the Czech locomotive", redefined the sport of distance running, pushing back the frontiers of what was considered possible. He won five Olympic medals, set eighteen world records, and went undefeated in the 10,000-metre race for six years. His dominance has never been equaled.
In the darkest days of the Cold War, he stood for a spirit of generous friendship that transcended nationality and politics....
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Extrait: "Ce que nous disons pour la course, se reproduit également pour le saut. Quant au lancer, il est pour ainsi dire le corollaire des deux premiers. Le lecteur qui nous a suivi jusqu'ici est en possession d'un système musculaire développé dans la normale, également il jouit d'une circulation régulière et d'une respiration puissante. Ces trois qualités sont absolument nécessaires lorsque l'on veut attaquer la course".
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Discover 26 tales of triumph, hope, and determination in this collection of personal stories from London Marathon runners.
The London Marathon is an event unlike any other. It is twenty-six-point-two miles of iconic landmarks, cheers, tears, sweat, pain and courage. It is triumph over adversity on a colossal scale. Running The Smoke tells the story of this legendary race since its inception in 1981 through the perspectives of twenty-six fascinating...
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For runners of all ages and levels of experience, Run Tall, Run Easy, The Ultimate Guide to Better Running Mechanics will have you running faster, better and with fewer injuries.
Using his many years of expertise training athletes, Coach GP breaks down the running form from a bio-mechanical perspective, providing invaluable tips on proper technique, enhanced strength training and nutrition for better endurance. With over 79 photographs, you can follow...
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In his previous book, Running Hot & Cold, Doug described his journey from couch potato in late middle age to running long-distance races across deserts, mountains, jungles and snow fields in locations as diverse as the Sahara Desert and the polar ice-cap of Greenland. Having completed major events on four of Earth's continents, Can We Run With You, Grandfather? describes Doug's ongoing journey towards his ultimate dream of running at least a half...
147) Running
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This one-stop practical guide will show you how to run - for health, fitness or fun. To make your progress easier, it comes with handy expert advice throughout. Eager to start running? Want to run your first race? Or need to improve your speed and stamina? Collins need to know? Running is the one-stop guide to everything from setting a training plan to dealing with injury to keeping motivated. Written by experienced runner and journalist Alison Hamlett,...
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Do you struggle with long runs? Are you a new runner?
These 20 ultimate tips will help you push through the toughest of runs. Long Run Hacks dives into the reasons we feel mentally and physically unmotivated to complete your required training mileage. The action steps at the end of each chapter give you a summarized takeaway solution to help get you through your long runs.
Some of the topics covered:
- affirmations or mantras
- changing up your running...
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Based on his own experience transforming himself from a degenerate bar fly into a dedicated runner who qualified for the Boston Marathon, Ben Kaplan provides a week-by-week training program, split into four sections, each concluding with a race from 5km to a full 26.2-mile marathon. With wit, self-deprecation, and the input of experts from around the world, he provides critical information on nutrition and hydration, selecting shoes, race strategy,...
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Everything you need to know before you take your four-legged friend on a run.
When looking for a consistent running buddy, it's only natural that you look towards your dog.
Who wouldn't want to share a workout with their loyal and energetic canine companion? Plus, there are numerous physical and mental benefits that both you and your four-legged friend can gain from running. But just like humans, dogs need to train properly and build up their fitness...
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HOW TO RUN A MARATHON
You're about to learn exactly what it takes to complete the full marathon! The full marathon is a 26.2-mile race that takes hours to complete! It is a physically and mentally challenging task, and requires the proper training and approach to successfully, finish.
This book covers all you need to know and understand for marathon training, and includes two 20-week training schedules tailored for varying fitness levels. You will...
152) Running My Way
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The inspirational, bittersweet story of Tamsin Imber's journey as a runner. Starting out as a busy mum, she secretly trains for a marathon - and ends up completing seven in a year, running joyfully in the rainy North York Moors with a group of like-minded lunatics. But talented Tamsin's London Marathon attempt is thwarted by a mysterious fatigue. Running My Way explores the empowering sense of freedom and achievement that running can bring into the...
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Fancy Running is a guide to Fancy Dress Marathon Running written by Philip Rose, an experienced runner who has completed many marathons and holds a Guinness World Record for running the London Marathon. The book is a guide for novices and experienced runners and contains hints and tips on how to make the most of the experience of running in costume. It contains 13 chapters that take the reader on a journey from costume and race selection through training...
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Are you ready to get fit and stay in shape? Are you looking forward to living a healthier life and feeling much better without subscribing to the expensive gym memberships or using expensive equipment?
Do you often experience body aches and joint pains? You can say goodbye to all the pains and feel fresh all day.
You can live healthier, happy, and have a better quality of life by incorporating Bodyweight Workouts for Men in your daily workout plan....
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Traveling and running are my two biggest passions. I started off my travels with a study abroad trip to Australia, and I haven't stopped since then. I love combining running with my traveling, and in this book I outline a step-by-step guide of how to do it.
Even if you're a student or a parent it's still possible to travel and run. How you prioritize and budget is very important to be able to afford and have time to do this. I am very budget sensitive,...
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Las memorias de un ícono del deporte, Kathrine Switzer, la primera mujer en correr oficialmente la maratón de Boston, enfureciendo a uno de los directores del evento que intentó expulsarla violentamente. Momento que fue captado por los fotógrafos y ya es historia del deporte. Switzer pudo escapar y terminó la carrera. Pero su carrera deportiva es más que esa instantánea.
Fue una de las corredoras que elevó el nivel del atletismo femenino...
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Best Trail Runs San Francisco features nearly forty of the best trail runs within an hour or so of downtown-complete with color photos, maps, and detailed specs and trail descriptions. Full of inspirational photos throughout, this book includes practical maps, elevation gains, and key information on training, safety, and must-see attractions along the way.
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The seven-mile Falmouth Road Race catapulted Cape Cod onto the running radar. Frank Shorter winning gold in the 1972 Olympic marathon inspired local barkeep Tommy Leonard to start a race in his own town. That inaugural race in 1973 garnered fewer than one hundred runners. Participation soon swelled to the thousands, thanks to the success of organizers, volunteers, and talented fields, including running legends like Bill Rodgers and Catherine Ndereba,...
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Fifty Places to Run Before You Die is a beautifully illustrated collection of the most exhilarating running courses in the world. Featuring a balance of popular races (marathons, 10Ks, and endurance runs) and scenic trails off the beaten path, as well as interviews with accomplished runners and leaders of respected running organizations, this book divulges the details that make each venue unique-and plenty of tips for those who aspire to run there....
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Robin Emery of Ellsworth, Maine is a pioneer in the sport of road racing, or distance running. She fell in love with the sport of running in 1967 and, fifty years later, she is still at it. When she started, women weren't allowed to race with men and there were no sports teams for girls in schools, but that was no deterrent. Robin persisted, trying a range of sports as a child from golf to football before establishing herself in the field of running....